Dixon, William D., November 20, 1861
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
This letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.
Dates
- November 20, 1861
Creator
- From the Collection: Ash, William (3rd Regiment, Vermont Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Baskin, J. T. (Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Luther (Person)
- From the Collection: Davis, George E. , d.1863 (Company F, Harris Light Cavalry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Dixon, William D. (Person)
- From the Collection: Edwards, Clarke S. (Clarke Swett), 1824-1903 (Person)
- From the Collection: Gerry, C. E. (Person)
- From the Collection: Green, Josiah M. (Person)
- From the Collection: Gregory, W. B. (William Bartleman), 1829-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Guion, J. Marshall, 1822-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hanna, James W. (Person)
- From the Collection: Hersum, George L. (5th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Hunt, Melvin (72nd Regiment, New York Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lacaster, G. W. (Person)
- From the Collection: Lukens, Franklin B. (Company E, 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Kyger, Henry C. (5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Miller, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Nickerson, Melville P. (2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Penman, Abraham (12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers)) (Person)
- From the Collection: Rappleyea, Jeremiah C. (1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry) (Person)
- From the Collection: Stewart, Peter (79th NY Highland Guard) (Person)
- From the Collection: Stickley, Peter B., 1825-1861 (Person)
- From the Collection: Turrill, Reuben (Person)
- From the Collection: Van Fleet, Abraham (Person)
- From the Collection: Way, Alexander M. (Alexander Moore), 1826-1890 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Existence and Location of Copies
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu